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Robert Wilhelm Bunsen – his Officer’s Cross of the Mexican Order of Guadalupe, awarded in 1866 Silver, colored enamel on both sides (small chips), on the original ribbon with rosette (stitching on the ribbon partially come undone). In the original green presentation case (worn) with gold embossing on the lid depicting the imperial eagle, hinge and clasp intact, blue ribbon inside torn, blue velvet lining, the lid lining made of white silk (stained) with a gold imprint reading “LEMAITRE, PARIS.” Partially slightly damaged, with signs of wear and age. Width 37 mm, weight 29 g. Also included is an empty envelope, handwritten with “Prof. Roberto Bunsen Heidelberg.” This honorary item from 1866 is mentioned in the biography “Robert Wilhelm Bunsen” by Georg Lockemann (1949) on p. 242. A copy of the relevant excerpt is included with the lot. Provenance: Directly from the family collection. Condition: II
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